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Negotiations continue over future of pro chuckwagon racing in Rocky
It's possible a staple summer event in Rocky Mountain House over the last decade could move elsewhere. Brad Smith, President of the Rocky Mountain Chuckwagon Association (RMCA), says he has a proposal...
Dec 10, 2018
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Calle Rosen to one-way two-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Calle Rosen to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth an annual average value of US$750,000. The 24-year-old Swede has 19 points (two goa...
Dec 10, 2018
'Hipster' Nativity scene in Montreal doesn't please all the faithful
MONTREAL - A Nativity scene inside Canada’s largest church asks the question, what would Joseph and Mary do if Jesus were born in modern times? The answer: take a selfie and flash a peace sign. ...
Dec 10, 2018
Stray dog causing a stir in Deer Park
Deer Park residents are being urged to stop putting food out for a stray dog authorities believe has been roaming loose for a full year. Sgt. Duane Thomas with Alberta Animal Services says it's not ac...
Dec 10, 2018
Sylvan Lakers show spirit of giving during weekend charity checkstop
Some less fortunate families in Sylvan Lake stand to benefit from a charity checkstop held in the community on Saturday. On December 8, members of Sylvan Lake Emergency Services gathered along 47 Aven...
Dec 10, 2018
Huitema, Cornelius named 2018 Canadian Youth International Players of the Year
TORONTO - Canada Soccer has named striker Jordyn Huitema and defender Derek Cornelius as the 2018 Canadian Youth International Players of the Year. Huitema was captain of Canada’s fourth-place t...
Dec 10, 2018
Black residents more likely to die during interactions with Toronto cops: report
TORONTO - Black people living in Toronto are far more likely to be injured or killed in interactions with city police, Ontario’s Human Rights Commission said Monday as it called on the force to ...
Dec 10, 2018
Businessman Jim Pattison inducted into Canadian Walk of Fame
One of 10 new inductees into Canada’s Walk of Fame is the man behind one of the most successful group of companies in the country. Jim Pattison was honoured during the televised awards night on ...
Dec 10, 2018
Sam Gagner on second AHL demotion by Vancouver Canucks: 'It's hard to take'
TORONTO - Sam Gagner was back in the NHL and feeling great. Playing an important role with the Vancouver Canucks - first-line minutes, No. 1 power play - following a surprise banishment to the minors ...
Dec 10, 2018
Federal government plans examination of coerced sterilization
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are turning to a broad group of officials - from provinces, territories, Indigenous groups and medical organizations - for solutions to mounting allegations from Indigeno...
Dec 10, 2018